Members of the James Madison University Royal Dukes marching band rile up the crowds during the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded ...
— / Associated Press/John Minchillo

Snoopy flies by as spectators look on during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23 mph, Snoopy, Spider-Man and the rest of the ...
— / Associated Press Photo/Julio Cortez

A Native American performance group marches down 6th Avenue during the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23 mph, Snoopy, Spider-Man and ...
— / Associated Press/John Minchillo

Women dressed as clowns talk to a police officer during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23 mph, Snoopy, Spider-Man and the rest ...
— / Associated Press/Julio Cortez

Santa Claus waves at spectators during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23 mph, Snoopy, Spider-Man and the rest of the iconic balloons ...
— / Associated Press/Julio Cortez

A dragon balloon is flown low because of wind activity during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23 mph, Snoopy, Spider-Man and the ...
— / Associated Press/Julio Cortez

Spectators watch from balconies as the James Madison University Royal Dukes marching band walks across 59th Street during the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if ...
— / Associated Press/John Minchillo

A performer dressed as a nutcracker poses for a photograph as he marches down 6th Avenue during the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained ...
— / Associated Press/John Minchillo

A dreidel balloon is quickly maneuvered around and past the Santa float along Central Park South as makes it's way back into position after being delayed by a technical problem earlier in the parade route during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day ...
— / Associated Press/Tina Fineberg

A performer poses for a photograph on the Cirque du Soleil float on 6th Avenue during the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds ...
— / Associated Press/John Minchillo